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Iran suspends links with Greece after cancelled World Cup friendly

Iran suspends links with Greece after cancelled World Cup friendly

The Football Federation of Iran (FFIRI) have announced they were going to suspend all links with the Greek Football Federation (EPO) after Greece cancelled a planned friendly match between the two sides earlier in May. 1 Jun 2018
CAS not to object to Peru captain Guerrero's appeal against ban ahead of FIFA World Cup

CAS not to object to Peru captain Guerrero's appeal against ban ahead of FIFA World Cup

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) will not protest against Peru forward Paolo Guerrero's appeal to the Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland against a 14-month ban, which prevents him from playing at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 31 May 2018
Over 300,000 sign petition urging FIFA to punish Ramos for 'hurting' Egypt star Salah

Over 300,000 sign petition urging FIFA to punish Ramos for 'hurting' Egypt star Salah

Over 300,000 people have signed a petition at the change.org online platform calling on UEFA and FIFA to punish Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos for "intentionally hurting" Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah. 28 May 2018
FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 Example of Successful Russia-EU Partnership on Security - FSB

FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 Example of Successful Russia-EU Partnership on Security - FSB

MOSCOW, May 27 (Sputnik) -The partnership between Russia and the European countries on the security at the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup is an example of successful cooperation of border services, Deputy Director of the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) Gen. Vladimir Kulishov told Sputnik ahead of Monday's celebration of the 100-year anniversary of the Russian Border Service. 28 May 2018
Russia Head Coach Not Bothered About Doping Control Officers' Visits

Russia Head Coach Not Bothered About Doping Control Officers' Visits

NEUSTIFT IM STUBAITAL (Austria), May 27 (Sputnik) - Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov said on Sunday that visits from FIFA doping control officers' ahead of this summer's FIFA World Cup in Russia were not bothering him. 27 May 2018
Russian Football Team to Undergo Doping Test After Training

Russian Football Team to Undergo Doping Test After Training

MOSCOW, May 26 (Sputnik) – Russia’s preliminary World Cup squad will undergo a doping control test following their afternoon training session in Austria, the team announced on Twitter Saturday. 26 May 2018
Ex-FFA exec: How DID Russia win its World Cup bid?

Ex-FFA exec: How DID Russia win its World Cup bid?

FIFA whistleblower and former FFA executive-turned-publisher Bonita Mersiades has questioned how Russia managed to win the right to host World Cup 2018. 24 May 2018
European leagues reject 48-team World Cup

European leagues reject 48-team World Cup

It's one of the biggest proposed changes to the World Cup in recent decades - a plan to move to 48 teams and four extra days. But not everyone's happy with the idea... 17 Apr 2018
FIFA: Why isn't there a second division in Australia?

FIFA: Why isn't there a second division in Australia?

Former strategist and co-founder of the Australian Association of Football Clubs (AAFC) Tom Kalas says the A-League model created by the PFA and FFA was flawed and ignored the grassroots. 9 Apr 2018
FIFA's Congress Working Group begins to form

FIFA's Congress Working Group begins to form

FIFA's Congress Working Group has begun to come together, with the state member federations nominating their four representatives. 9 Apr 2018
FIFA outlines solution to FFA governance crisis

FIFA outlines solution to FFA governance crisis

FIFA has outlined what their temporary 'Working Group' will look like as the organisation attempts to solve Australian football's governance crisis. 4 Apr 2018
A new FIFA women's competition?

A new FIFA women's competition?

FIFA President Gianni Infantino will ask members of his executive council to approve plans for a new global women’s league. 16 Mar 2018
EXCLUSIVE: All About "Women Onside"

EXCLUSIVE: All About "Women Onside"

With FIFA and the AFC back on home turf after their recent visit to Australia to discuss the governance of the game with stakeholders, and with Female Football Week and International Women’s Day upon us, we take a look at Women Onside. 8 Mar 2018
Australian football fans: We won't be taken for granted any more

Australian football fans: We won't be taken for granted any more

Representatives of A-League active fans groups and Football Supporters Australia (FSA) are hopeful meetings with FIFA, AFC and FFA will result in supporters having a voice in the running the game. 23 Feb 2018
A-League clubs: There's going to be a catastrophic collapse

A-League clubs: There's going to be a catastrophic collapse

A-League club representatives have warned Australian football is on the brink of a "catastrophic collapse" if the FFA congress issue is not resolved. 22 Feb 2018
AAFC pushing second tier in FIFA and FFA meeting

AAFC pushing second tier in FIFA and FFA meeting

The AAFC - proponents of a second division in Australia called 'The Championship' - say they'll press visiting FIFA and AFC representatives this week as the on-going governance crisis seeks resolution. 20 Feb 2018
Dear FIFA, Australian women's football deserves a voice

Dear FIFA, Australian women's football deserves a voice

One of the most powerful voices in Australian football, Moya Dodd, says the ongoing FFA congress debate has resulted in women's representation in football governance deteriorating. 19 Feb 2018
Government pledge $4 million for Women's World Cup bid

Government pledge $4 million for Women's World Cup bid

Football Federation Australia (FFA) has welcomed the Australian government's confirmation of $4 million in funding for the 2023 Women's World Cup bid. 6 Feb 2018
Does FIFA want Australia to have a second tier?

Does FIFA want Australia to have a second tier?

The head of the Association of Australian Football Clubs (AAFC), Rabieh Krayem, says the organisation is confident of being part of the newly formed Congress when FIFA arrives in February. 25 Jan 2018
“Australia had no chance. Not a chance. Never”: Blatter’s alleged comments on Australian World Cup bid

“Australia had no chance. Not a chance. Never”: Blatter’s alleged comments on Australian World Cup bid

A new book published by a former FFA staff-member, who held a high-ranking role within Australia’s 2022 FIFA World Cup bid, quotes FIFA President Sepp Blatter crushing Australia’s chances of hosting the event. 25 Jan 2018
Time's Up! Why women need a voice on FFA Congress

Time's Up! Why women need a voice on FFA Congress

One of the pioneers of Australian football, Heather Reid AM, is concerned about the lack of female voices at FFA’s Congress and says women need to be involved in all aspects of the decision-making process. 11 Jan 2018